Monday, 7 March 2011

International Womens Day and Pancake Day

International Women's Day, held annually on 8 March, celebrates its centenary today.

The IWD theme this year is equal access to education, training, science and technology.

It happens to coincide with Pancake Day. Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, marks the last chance for feasting before fasting - using up rich ingredients before Lent, a period of abstinence in the Christian calendar, leading up to Easter Sunday.

For a traditional treat, simply sprinkle your pancakes with sugar and add a generous squeeze of lemon. Or for something sweeter, try topping with sliced banana and maple syrup. Enjoy!

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